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Stacking rolled steel,

Stacking rolled steel, coils and other round loads Round loads must be blocked or chocked at the bottom to prevent the whole stack rolling away. Every round load must be blocked. Each layer of the stack must be one unit less than the layer below. The stack will then resemble a pyramid. Stacking timber When stacking shorter lengths of timber, place the alternate layers at right angles. This is called pigstying. Bundles of timber must be strapped and have dunnage under and between the bundles. When stacks are high they must be straight and set on level beds. Check for movement in the ground after rain. Ladders must be provided for access to the top of high stacks. To avoid high stacks of timber becoming unstable, tie stacks together with interlocking packing. 5. Loads and mobile cranes Before commencing a job with a mobile crane, go to the work site with the supervisor and the crane operator and assess the crane suitability for the whole job. Assess access, room, soil, lift capacity, lifting equipment and electrical hazards. Decide where and how to set it up. Travelling (pick up and carry loads) Some mobile cranes are better suited than others to travel over rough surfaces. Always check the load chart and the manufacturer’s recommendations before travelling. Cranes are more likely to overturn 'off-road'. Before leaving the road check for: • potholes and soft or rough ground • overhead obstructions • powerlines • personnel working in the area • blind corners • traffic flow • underground services. Always check grassy surfaces for potholes hidden by long grass. Walk over the whole area before guiding a crane across. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (Department of Justice and Attorney-General) Information guide - Guide fordoggers PN10123 Last updated 15 July 2010 - 22 -

Make sure spring lockouts (where fitted) are set before travelling a load. Do not direct the driver to slew unless the surface is firm and level. Booms are not made to withstand sideways forces. Slewing if the crane is attached in any way to another crane or tackle can be very dangerous. The whole operation must be under the control of one person. The load should be connected to the crane by a tail rope to prevent sway that could cause the crane to overturn. Do not walk heavy loads with crawler cranes unless the ground is firm and level. Take extreme caution walking a load into position with the load high and close to the boom. The load can swing back and hit the boom causing it to collapse as the crane moves forward. All mobile cranes with wire rope luffing gear must have a luffing overwinding limit device. Where a crane has sprung road wheels, it must be fitted with stops to prevent excessive movement of the springs. The load must be secured in a fore and aft position unless the load is too long. Long loads must be secured in a diagonal position with the boom fore and aft. Warning lights (where fitted) must be turned on when the crane is moving. Travel slowly to prevent excessive swing. Always carry the load as close to the ground as possible. Do not direct the load higher until it is almost in position. Avoid travelling the crane over potholes, depressions, soft ground or across a slope, road cambers or shoulders, rail tracks, any objects or dunnage wood, which could destabilise the crane or load. Observe traffic rules, watch intersections, and avoid pedestrians. Instruct the driver to use the warning horn or whistle when approaching pedestrians or workers. Warn everyone in the area of your intention before moving the load. A person can be easily knocked from a structure or crushed by a moving load. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (Department of Justice and Attorney-General) Information guide - Guide fordoggers PN10123 Last updated 15 July 2010 - 23 -